Alberto Losada facts for kids
Losada at the 2011 Giro d'Italia
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| Personal information | |
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| Full name | Alberto Losada Alguacil |
| Nickname | Losly |
| Born | 28 February 1982 Barcelona, Spain |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 69 kg (152 lb) |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | Climber |
Alberto Losada Alguacil is a former professional road bicycle racer from Spain. He was born on February 28, 1982, in Barcelona. Alberto competed in many big cycling races around the world for over ten years. He raced professionally from 2006 until he retired in 2017. He was known as a strong climber, which means he was very good at riding bikes up hills and mountains.
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Alberto Losada's Cycling Career
Alberto Losada started his professional cycling journey in 2006. He rode for several different teams during his career. These teams included Kaiku, Caisse d'Epargne, and Katusha. Being a professional cyclist means training very hard and traveling to many countries to compete.
What is a Road Bicycle Racer?
A road bicycle racer is an athlete who competes in races on regular roads. These races can be short, like a single day, or very long, lasting several weeks. Cyclists ride special lightweight bikes and work together in teams. They try to be the fastest to the finish line.
Alberto's Role as a Climber
In cycling, a "climber" is a rider who excels at riding uphill. Races often include challenging mountain stages. Alberto Losada's skill as a climber helped his teams. He would often help his team leaders by setting a fast pace on climbs. This would make it harder for other riders to keep up.
Competing in Grand Tours
Alberto Losada competed in some of the biggest cycling races in the world. These are called "Grand Tours." There are three main Grand Tours:
- The Giro d'Italia (Tour of Italy)
- The Tour de France (Tour of France)
- The Vuelta a España (Tour of Spain)
Alberto raced in the Giro d'Italia five times. He also competed in the Tour de France twice and the Vuelta a España six times. Finishing these long and difficult races is a big achievement for any cyclist. It shows great strength and endurance.
Notable Race Participations
Throughout his career, Alberto Losada participated in many important races. He often finished well in the top ten in overall standings in shorter stage races. For example, he placed 3rd overall in the Vuelta a Cantabria in 2004. He also finished 2nd overall in the Escalada a Montjuïc in 2006. These results show he was a consistent and strong rider.
Life After Professional Cycling
After a long and successful career, Alberto Losada retired from professional cycling in 2017. Many professional athletes choose to retire when they feel it is time for a new chapter in their lives. Retirement allows them to spend more time with family or pursue other interests.
External links
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- Alberto Losada at Trap-Friis.dk
See also
In Spanish: Alberto Losada para niños
